Texas House Committee Reschedules School Choice Hearing

A key Texas House committee meeting on school choice legislation, which would allocate public funds for private school tuition, has been rescheduled from Tuesday to Thursday due to the late release of bill amendments. Education Board Chairman Brad Buckley emphasized the importance of allowing lawmakers sufficient time to review the changes. The proposed education savings account plan suggests a funding of just over $10,000 for most students, with additional amounts for those with disabilities, while homeschooling families could receive up to $2,000. Governor Greg Abbott remains optimistic about the bill's passage, although critics argue it could undermine public schools. Both the House and Senate have introduced updated versions of their respective voucher bills, which include new funding caps and eligibility criteria. The committee's discussion will now focus on these revisions before a potential vote in the coming weeks.